MS. WEST BAJAC-BAJAC IS THE 2009 OLONGAPO CITY FIESTA QUEEN

Ma. Arcelyn Niro of West Bajac-Bajac is the 2009 City Fiesta Queen. Thus declared by Olongapo City First Lady and Zambales Vice Gov. Anne Marie Gordon after the 3rd and last canvassing on December 16, 2009 at the Rizal Triangle Covered Court.

Out of the seventeen (17) candidates who joined the Search for City Fiesta Queen, Maria Arcelyn of West Bajac-Bajac won the search with a total amount of P120,127.00 raised after the 1st, 2nd and 3rd canvassing.

She was also awarded the Ms. International Night which was the theme for the night. The venue was filled with colorful and elegant costumes worn by the candidates, barangay officials and other guests.

The crowned City Fiesta Queen, Ma. Arcelyn or “Duday” to her family and friends is an 18 year-old college student who dreams of becoming an executive chef someday.

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. and 2009 City Fiesta Executive Committee Chair Anne Marie assisted by the officials of Brgy. West Bajac-Bajac crowned the new queen.

Here is the overall tally of the Search for the City Fiesta Queen:

RANK BARANGAY CANDIDATE
1st West Bajac-Bajac -Ma. Arcelyn Niro
2nd Asinan -----------Jewel Anne S. Tan
3rd Gordon Heights --Charmaine Smith
4th East Bajac-Bajac --Princess Rose Mabini
5th New Cabalan ------Dianarah Fabia
6th West Tapinac -----Jelyn Benavidez
7th Kalaklan ----------Camille Anne Edrosolo
8th Barretto ----------Michelle Lessard
9th Old Cabalan -------Jovaressa Resuello
10th Sta Rita ---------Uniffer Oda
11th New Ilalim------ Leah Crizelle Mapa
12th Banicain --------Cherish Feliminiano
13th New Kababae ---Jeselle Rose Lumague
14th New Kalalake ---Lily Mae Batunan FOLLOW LINK FOR DETAILS

After the three (3) rounds of canvass, a total amount of P 1,208,134.70 was raised. The said amount will be used to support the Philippine Indigency Program, Livelihood Assistance Program and Scholarship Program of the local government headed by Mayor Gordon.

All the 17 candidates will be crowned on December 23, 2009 at the Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Center with Filipiniana Night as theme.

Mayor Bong Gordon and Olongapo City First Lady and Zambales Vice Gov. Anne Marie Gordon with 2009 Search for the City Fiesta Queen winner and Miss International Night Maria Arcelyn Niro of Brgy. West Bajac-Bajac. The 3^rd and last canvassing was held on December 16, 2009 at Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Center. (Photo/Caption Courtesy of PAO)